off-centre nosecone

[duberpain]

I've got a brand new Mustang and it looks like the propeller shaft is wonky, coming out down and to the right. the nosecone is almost (but not) touching the cowl at the bottom.

Has anyone else found that this is normal design of this plane, or do you think that it's been damaged in transit and i should return it for a new one?

james

[MalcolmS]

Hi James

I don't have the Mustang but I have the other two warbirds and they have an offset thrust angle to counteract engine torque however I haven't heard of one with the spinner touches the nosecone. Why not start her up and see how the prop turns. If the propshaft itself is bent then you will see the propeller wobble alarmingly. If so then I am sure you can send it back and get a replacement. If it is from the guys at Squadronleader I am sure they will sort out the problem as I have had nothing but good dealings with them and I have not heard any complaints from others! :)

Good luck

Malcolm

[duberpain]

ah..i see. I took the cowling off and I see how the whole engine mounting is deliberately off axis. cool....look forward to flying it. thanks Malcolm, and Jamie if you're reading this.

james.